Four-dimension valuation: my method

📰 Dev.to · Michel Faure

Learn a new method for valuing software projects, moving beyond traditional lines of code and day rates

intermediate Published 1 May 2026

Action Steps

Abandon traditional valuation methods like lines of code and day rates
Develop a four-dimension valuation approach considering project complexity, risk, and value
Apply the new method to a real-world project, like an ERP system
Compare the results with traditional methods to identify improvements
Refine the four-dimension valuation method based on feedback and experience

Who Needs to Know This

Software engineers, project managers, and entrepreneurs can benefit from this new valuation method to better estimate project costs and prices

Key Insight

💡 Traditional valuation methods are outdated and a new four-dimension approach can provide more accurate estimates

Full Article

Hook After burying the "lines × day-rate with AI discount" method for my 91,000-line ERP,...